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Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.
Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.

NHF Receives Big Donation From Issa Trust Foundation

The National Health Fund’s (NHF) ability to respond to the dreaded coronavirus (COVID-19) has been significantly boosted with the recent handover of $168 million in medical supplies by the Issa Trust Foundation and its international partner, Direct Relief. The donation,...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks at Monday’s (April 27) COVID-19 digital media briefing, at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks at Monday’s (April 27) COVID-19 digital media briefing, at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre.

IMF Responds Favourably To Government’s Request
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the nation during a virtual press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (April 27).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the nation during a virtual press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (April 27).

24-Hour Curfew In St. Catherine Extended To May 1
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden

Labour Ministry In Discussion With Employers To Retain Workers
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden

Employers Encouraged To Utilise Flexible Work Arrangements

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks at a digital press conference, at Jamaica House on Monday (April 27).
CoronavirusForeign Affairs

New Protocols For Controlled Re-Entry Of Jamaicans

The Government has implemented new protocols for the controlled re-entry of Jamaicans abroad, who can now apply through a new online immigration portal on the jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm website for authorisation to return home. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaking at a digital press conference at Jamaica House, in Kingston, on April 27, explained...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing a COVID-19 digital media briefing on Monday (April 27). The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister.
CoronavirusFinance & Public Service

COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force Established

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the establishment of a Cabinet-approved multi-sectoral Task Force to oversee Jamaica’s economic recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a digital media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (April 27), Mr. Holness said the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force will be chaired by Minister of Finance...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the nation during a digital press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (April 27).
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records 364 Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19

Jamaica now has 364 confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, noted at a digital press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (April 27). “This means 16 additional cases in the last 24 hours. One hundred and forty three or 39 per cent confirmed cases are males; 241 or 61 per cent are females,...
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President of Deaf Sports Jamaica, Andre Witter.
CommunityCoronavirusSocial Security

Deaf Community Commends Signing Services At COVID-19 Press Briefings

President of Deaf Sports Jamaica, André Witter, is commending the Government for providing sign language services during the regular press briefings on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He noted that the presence of an interpreter at these sessions has enabled thousands of persons in the deaf community to learn more about the virus and, thereby, protect themselves. Mr. Witter, who was...
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President of the Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Levi Johnson.
CommunityCoronavirus

Residents Of St. Catherine, Clarendon And Manchester Get Help From CJC

More than 10,000 residents in St. Catherine, Clarendon and Manchester have been assisted with care packages and other support by the Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) of Seventh-day Adventists. At the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the organisation established a programme where the weekly needs of its members and community persons were assessed and responses made to the neediest across...
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